JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

New Westminster Campus

Salary Range

Rate of Pay: $35 to $50 per hour/module
Hours: Up to 17.5 hours per week (not to exceed)

We are seeking flexible, enthusiastic individuals to join our team in a part-time, on-call capacity. Please note that this is an on-call position with no guarantee of hours. Hours are scheduled and offered based on available fitness modules and program enrollment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and qualified Personal Trainer Program Facilitator to lead and inspire students through BCRPA-accredited fitness courses. This opportunity is ideal for someone who embraces personal training as a lifestyle and is enthusiastic about educating a diverse range of learners. The facilitator will be responsible for delivering both in-person and online courses, developing lesson plans, and guiding students through certification processes. The ideal candidate will hold national-level certifications, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and foster a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment. Join us in shaping the next generation of fitness professionals through dynamic facilitation and mentorship.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here**!**

WHAT IT TAKES

RESPONSIBILITIES**:**

• Leads and facilitate the following BCRPA Approved modules (in-person/online): Fitness Theory, Weight Training, Personal Training and other BCRPA speciality modules;
• Facilitate and review modules (in-person/online) that support the BCRPA speciality modules;
• Facilitate and Proctors (in-person/online): BCRPA exams;
• Facilitate additional and alternate BCRPA renewal modules (in-person/online);
• Develop and implement lesson plans for the Personal Trainer Program and/or any BCRPA modules;
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for participants and staff;
• Adhere and uphold to College policies, procedures and department processes;
• Report incidents and accidents through established policies, procedures and processes in consultation with the Program Coordinator and Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Supports the overall operation of the Athletics & Recreation CE Personal Trainer Program and/or other BCRPA approved modules;

• Performs other related duties to support departmental operations, such as participation at CE conferences, and BCRPA events as required;

Additional Information

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THISROLEYOUWILLNEED**:**

• Teacher of Fitness Leaders (TFL) and Supervisor of Fitness Leaders (SFL) certification/completion with the BCRPA;

• Post-secondary education, and/or combination of work/education experience;

• National level Personal Training certification such as BCRPA, Can Fit Pro, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, or comparable;

• Related industry training, certification i.e. holds valid BCRPA Fitness Leader Registration;

• Excellent communication skills with a high proficiency in the English, both written and verbal;

• Proven ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers and the public in a friendly and efficient manner, both in person and by telephone, together with an ability to exercise tact and communicate appropriately with all persons regardless of background;

• Demonstrated ability to handle high volume, dynamic workloads in a busy public environment, while engaging professionally with students, faculty, employers and other stakeholders;

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail;

• Strong Microsoft 365 knowledge and skills, I.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams;

• Working knowledge of Zoom and/or Blackboard platforms is an asset;

• Experience with community events promotions strategies would be an asset;

• Available to work evenings and weekends per the modules(s) Schedule A’s provided by Program Coordinator;

• Available to work at the New Westminster Campus;

• CPR and First Aid training (automated external defibrillator (AED training is an asset)

Posting Number

02550SA

Position Title

Personal Trainer Program Leader

Anticipated Start Date

08/04/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

No

How To Apply

Open Date

07/15/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note